News Reporting

verb to take someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom

• The police were able to rescue the victim who had been kidnapped for ransom.
• I heard a rumor that someone tried to kidnap the neighbor's dog last night.
• If you don't pay up, I'll have to kidnap your favorite stuffed animal!
• The new marketing campaign aims to kidnap the attention of young consumers.

noun a quick summary or report

verb to criticize or disparage someone or something

adjective in poor physical or mental condition

adverb in a tired or worn-out manner

• The old building appears to be quite run down and in need of repairs.
• The house down the street looks really run down, they should fix it up.
• That car is so run down, it's practically falling apart.
• After working all day without a break, I feel completely run down.

noun a sudden, widespread, and often irrational purchase of goods, typically in response to a perceived shortage or crisis

• The government advised against panic buying during the pandemic.
• People were panic buying toilet paper like crazy last week.
• Don't be a panic buyer and hoard all the supplies.
• Her tendency to panic buy shoes whenever they go on sale is out of control.